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WHAT'S NEW FOR YOU ??..7/18/10 - 7/6.. Captain Al Zalata of Barnegat, N.J. sent us this report.."Greetings..On Monday I had the 'Fisher moose" and his pal Pat underway early to catch a tide change.. What I didn't realize, there was a major amount of holiday traffic which made things rough for us.. The heat and the vampire greenheads were not any help at all, but we still managed to boat some fish.. Underway at 0545 Wednesday with Rick Cox from www.philadelphiaflyfishing.com We started off with a couple of bass at the top of the flood tide and we were forced to work a lot of sheltered spots due to the mistakes of the weather service in forcasting the days wind speed and direction.. We had some hits on the fly but not many hook sets.. It's always a pleasure to have Rick on board casting.. The fluke bite is pretty good on the flood tide in a couple of spots, you have to work for the bigger fish and that includes a lot of throw back fish-- CATCHEMUP.. 4/10...East Central Florida..Captain Chris Myers sent us this 4th of July report...Excellent summer fishing continues along Florida's space coast.. Redfish have been consistent and some big tarpon have moved into the area.. This pattern should continue throughout the next few months.. Despite some erroneous reports to the contrary, there is no oil in our area and the fishing is great.. Last week, I had Japanese fly angler Hiro on board for three days.. We had excellent weather and each day brought shots at hundreds of redfish.. Early in the morning, Hiro got multiple bites from redfish on topwater slider flies.. Unfortunately, none connected with the hook.. This is quite common with redfish as they often create a wake when charging a surface fly that pushes the fly away as they attempt to grab it.. Ladyfish provided an exciting interlude between attempts at redfish.. On the third day, Hiro still had not hooked his target species.. As the day began, we found some schools of redfish crashing mullet against a sand bar.. Hiro hooked up but the fish shook loose.. We tried a different spot where he landed a redfish on a crab fly.. He spent the remainder of the day throwing multiple flies to schools of giant redfish.. He finally hooked one on a black crab but it came off after several minutes.. Large tarpon have made their way into the Lagoon system and can be found rolling through mid morning in 6-8 feet of water.. While there are some 10-20 pound fish mixed in, most of these fish are from 40-100 pounds and are too large to be landed in a reasonable time with redfish and trout fly rods.. To target these fish, you will need a heavy rod (10 or 12 wt) with 60-80 pound leader.. Anglers using Live baits will often be eaten by ladyfish or catfish before the tarpon get to them.. Casting a single hook fly like a sinking Deciever at rolling fish is the most effective tactic.. With water temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees, fish can often die of stress if fought for prolonged periods.. During the past few weeks, I have seen numerous large redfish and even tarpon floating dead.. It is important to use proper tackle and fighting techniques to make sure these trophy fish survive release.. Call Captain Chris today to get your shot at these big fish while they are in the lagoons.. 4/7/10.. CULEBRAS, PR... Captain Chris Goldmark..."Strong North East trades have set in for the first time this season.. Normally these are conditions we experience in January and February.. Strange year weather wise here at latitude 18.. Winds made it tough to pole and see fish even wading as we resumed fishing after the Bachanal.. Schedule is light so hopefully I'll get a few chances to fish on my own this week and next.. Picture on the HOME PAGE of the AFFS Site this week is Dave Toth with a big Bone Fish he released with me Good Thursday before the craziness.. His Wife Jill also caught a Big Bone that afternoon and pulled the hook on another after the first run.. Slamin' fishing with fantastic anglers"...4/6/10..Central PA...Fly Guide LANCE WILT, sends us this report from the SPRUCE CREEK FISHING COMPANY..April 6, 2010 ..."It feels more like June than early April at the moment and bug activity continues to keep picking up.. I have been on Big Fishing Creek and Penns as of late.. Lots of BWOs and Stones in the air.. A few fish responding on top but nothing to write home about.. Nymphing has been solid with small olive nymphs, large cranefly larva and caddis (grannom) imitations taking the majority of the fish.. Fish are starting to eat the bugs nymphed “actively” which makes me think they are starting to look up.. All of the streams are in good shape right now.. The weatherman is calling for some rain this week…should be good fishing conditions.. Be sure to bring a rain coat"... A.F.F.S member Eric Stroup will be speaking this coming Monday at 7 p.m. April 12th at a free public meeting of Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited, VFW Post 810, 3801 Clairton Blvd. (Rte. 51), Brentwood, 412-963-2824.. His topic will be "GETTING THE RIGHT DRIFT". . His book "Common-Sense Fly Fishing" is available at www.ericstroupflyfishing.com... His Guide Service is now offering Multi-Day Discount Fly Fishing Packages!..Three Day Fly Fishing Guided Trips.. Buy a two day fly fishing package and get the THIRD DAY FOR HALF PRICE!.. Three day packages include FLIES, TIPPET and STREAMSIDE LUNCH.. Already have two days on the calendar?.. Upgrade to a three day and get HALF OFF the third day!..Sulphur School!..May 24th, 25th and 26th (These are the BEST sulphur dates of the year!).. 4 Spots Are Left, limited to 8.. Guest Appearances by Celebrity Tiers and Authors.. Includes all materials, accommodations, lectures, tying classes, meals and guided instruction.. Call their office to reserve your days on the calendar at 814-632-6129.. or www.sprucecreekflyco.com ... Captain Chris Myers of CENTRAL FLORIDA SIGHT FISHING CHARTERS sent us this recent report from the Mosquito Lagoon arealocated just north of our Fish Camp in Palm Bay, Florida.. "It looks like the long cold winter may be coming to an end here in central Florida.. The water temperature on the flats of Mosquito Lagoon broke the 70 degree mark yesterday and the manatee are beginning to return.. Fishing for the past few weeks has been outstanding.. We have been seeing hundreds of tailing redfish on each trip.. Black drum have been plentiful as well.. The baitfish schools will soon return and with them will come the trout, ladyfish and jack crevalle.. April should be an excellent month if recent trips are any indication of what is to come.. With the fishing tailing aggressively, this is an excellent time for fly anglers to hook into a redfish.. Tailing fish are usually feeding on small crabs that are easily imitated with flies.. The number one challenge for my fly fishing clients this month was getting the fly to the fish before they became aware of our presence.. Once this happens they usually will not eat.. The ability to hit your target with one or two false casts will significantly increase your chance of getting a bite'.. Guide Paul Healy from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania reports.. Yesterday I went to the KEN LOCKWOOD GORGE in CALIFON NJ.. Califon is short for California!.. That is what they used to call this Town.. I think because of how beautiful it is!.. I heard from the guys that fish it regularly that the Fish are there.. And that they just stocked a bunch of Brook Trout.. So I fished a big white Saltwater Clouser about 4 Inchs long.. This thing belongs on a 4 oz Hopkins ITS HUGE FOR FRESHWATER!.. But they catch trout in the Spring so I fish them.. I used my 6wt Sage SP with a Rio 150 dc sink tip line leader down to 1x.. This I call my "Commercial Rod".. Water temp 49 degrees.. I started catching Brookies right away and caught 9 before the rain started to fall HEAVY!.. Then they started to go nuts for it!.. I caught 3 more in the heavy downpour but had to quit because of lightning, DAMM!.. I really wanted to stay, but to much risk of a strike hitting me.. I really think that this part of the South Branch of the Raritan River is the best, and should be fished by every one at least once".. 4/1..Capt Mike has this notice for any interested anglers heading to Florida.. Any fly fishermen that would like an inexpensive place to stay to fly fish this area this Spring with Redfish, Trout and Drum GALORE.. should contact me for availability of our Fish Camp house.. We have 2 bedrooms with 2 baths and an additional pullout sofa/bed in the Family Room available.. We charge fly fishermen $60 a night or $300 a week for the place, which includes linens, pots, pans etc.. With the use of the boat ramp and community pool.. Like the old T.V. commercial used to say.."COME ON DOWN"!!!!...

FLY FISHING REPORTS...FROM A.F.F.S. MEMBERS, STUDENTS & FRIENDS...are listed on the Marquee above... Updated within 24 hours from when we receive them...GOT FISH?...Let us know so we can post it on the Marquee....

A.F.F.S. member Captain Al Zalata with one of several nice stripers he caught last Fall with his clients on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey.. Click on this photo to watch a video of some of the HOT action.. Then call Al to get in on the 2010 fly fishing on the Bay that started in May...

Click on this Pic to read the details on Captain Chris Goldmark's "Record Book" Catch...

Capt. Chris Myers with a big Redfish he caught in Ponce Inlet....Read his latest report on the MARQUEE above....One of our GROUP TRIP dates might put you on these fish to....Go to the GROUP TRIPS PAGE by clicking this photo...

A.F.F.S. Posts inquiries for our Member Schools... Guides... & Group Trips from around the world... Fly Fishing Reports.. posted from around the planet...

"COME ON DOWN" and join me for some Reds, Black Drum, Sea Trout and lots more on the Mosquitto Lagoon in Palm Bay (East Central Florida) this March and April.. Click on this Pic for

Capt. Mike joined the Florida Indian River lagoon fishery the first week of February.. " I can't wait to get get back down to our Fish Camp in Palm Bay, Florida and spend a couple of days on the water before and after the FISHSTOCK TOURNAMENT on Memorial Day.. Hopefuly I'll start figuring out the movements of the local red fish, tarpon and sea trout in and around Turkey Creek, Palm Bay and that section of the Indian River Lagoon.. We will keep you posted with what we discover.. Any readers that would like an inexpensive place to stay and try some fishing in this area should contact me for availability on renting the camp.. We have 2 bedrooms with 2 baths and an additional pullout sofa/bed in the Family Room is available.. My place is right on Turkey Creek and we have a boat ramp and boat storage area on site.. When I'm there and the place is rented or if I have guests with me, I just bunk in my (attached to the house) little Fly Shop.. I have an extra pullout couch in there that I can use if needed.. Like that old T.V. commercial used to say.. "COME ON DOWN"!!!! we have lots of room...

Captain Mike's 19' flats boat is ready to go in Florida...

A.F.F.S. 2010 EVENTS... Are listed below.. If you are holding a Tournament or Sportsmen Event that falls on a date that is NOT listed on our schedule... Please contact us and let's discuss adding your Event to our appearances...

A.F.F.S. 2010-11 EVENTS...
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Garden State Sportsmen's Show
January 14-17
N.J. Convention Ctr. Edison, N.J.
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FLY FISHING SHOW
Jan. 22-24
Garden State Expo Center - Somerset, N.J.
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FLY FISHING SHOW
Jan. 29 - 30
"The Park" - Charlotte, N.C.
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FLORIDA SPORTSMEN SHOW
Feb. 6-7
Lee Civic Center - Fort Myers, Florida
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A.F.F.S. MEMBER SEMINARS
Feb. 9
Mike McCauiffe & John Collins
Central Jersey T.U.
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FLORIDA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
Feb. 20-21
Okaloosa County Fairgrounds - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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AFFS MEMBER SEMINARS
Kype Magazines: Eric Stroup - Managing Editor

March 15th

Cedar Lee Theater Ohio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoSM283Pouk
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A.F.F.S. MEMBER SEMINARS
Jack Montaque @ the G.LOOMIS CUSTOM ROD BOOTH
March 5-7
Frank Seargent Show
Tampa, Florida
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BIG EAST SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
March 26 - 28
Turning Stone Resort/Casino Verona, N.Y.
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PEQUEST HATCHERY SHOW
March 27 -28
Oxford, N.J.
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A.F.F.S. MEMBER SEMINARS
April 12
Mike McCauiffe & John Collins
Ernest Schwiebert T.U. Chapter
Penington, N.J.
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A.F.F.S. MEMBER SEMINARS
April 12
Eric Stroup
Penn's Woods West T. U. Chapter
VFW Post 810, 3801 Clairton Blvd. (Rte. 51)
Brentwood, PA.
412-963-2824
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VIRGINIA FLY FISHING FESTIVAL
April 17-18
Waynesboro, VA.
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A.F.F.S. MEMBER SEMINARS
Capt. Mike Corblies
April 21
North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Camp Jefferson. Recreation Hall
Sparta, N.J.
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FISHERMEN'S FLEA MARKET
April 24
Manahawkin, N.J.
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OUTER BANKS SPRING BOAT & WATERSPORT SHOW
May 1 - 2
Nags Head, N.C.
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SOUTH CAROLINA FLY FISHING WEEKEND
May 21 - 23
Santee, South Carolina
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FISHSTOCK TOURNAMENT & SHOW
May 27 - 30
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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PA. FLY FISHING MUSEUM SHOW
June 19
Allenberry Resort, Boiling Springs, PA.
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Catskill Fly Fishing Museum Festival
August 7 - 8
Livingston Manor, N.Y.
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AMERICAN FLY FISHING MUSEUM'S SUMMERFEST
August 15
Manchester Ctr. VT.
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FLORIDA SPORTSMEN SHOW
Sept. 11-12
South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach, FL.
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MARTIN COUNTY NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET
Sept. 17 -19
Stuart, FL.
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FLORIDA SPORTSMEN SHOW
Sept. 25-26
Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, FL.
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ARTS OF THE FLY ANGLER SHOW
Nov. 6 - 7
Danbury, CT.
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2011 Garden State Sportsmen's Show
January 13-16
N.J. Convention Ctr. Edison, N.J.
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2011 Big East Camping & Outdoor Sports Show
March 11, 12 and 13th
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
Verona N.Y.
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AND OTHER SHOWS AROUND THE U.S.A.

OUR 2010 SHOWS FEATURE FLY TYING DEMOS

at our fly tying exhibition display that has built in video broadcast and recording capabilities.... A.F.F.S. INFORMATION & FLY TYING BOOTH Featuring.. Jack Montague of WOLF GLEN SCHOOLS, FLORIDA Chip Jablonski of "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" GUIDE SERVICE, PA.

Captain Mike Corblies of A.F.F.S. New Jersey and Associates...

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IT'S TIME TO GET IN ON OUR NEXT GROUP TRIP... Reserve your spot now!!! For 2010 & be a part of the "cast" for a NEW, exciting and educational fly fishing DVD... For complete details on joining us for some great fishing and fun...PHONE or e-mail us today.... Click here for more details info@americanflyfishingschools.com

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FROM THE CAPTAIN

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I'm not able to keep up with a daily blog.. I just have too much stuff to do..
Like fishing, filming, editing, playing with my beautiful ( 2 year old)
grand daughter Madeline that now lives here with us.. Doing a little gardening
and Oh yeah, going to work now and then.. But I do have some thoughts and observations on some days.. Things that I would like to pass on to our website visitors, students and A.F.F.S. members that may or may not fit into a particular section of this website.. I receive a lot of e-mails from all over the planet that
some times have useful, comical and interesting information in them.. So this is
the spot where I will pass some of them along to our visitors...

2010 A.F.F.S. EVENTS CALENDAR.. CLICK ON ANY DATE IN THE CALENDAR BELOW AND LEARN INFORMATION ABOUT SPORTSMEN'S EVENTS ALL ACROSS AMERICA INCLUDING LINKS TO THE WEBSITES OF THE EVENTS... >>>>>>>>

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WITH "PICS" AND LINKS
FROM A
FEW OF OUR
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Capt. Mike presenting a Seminar @ FISHSTOCK 07 in Florida

Joan Wulff and Capt. Mike presenting prizes @ the AFFS Catskill Qualifier 07 in New York

Capt. Mike demonstrating how to cast from a kayak in the "SIMUL-CAST" Pond

Capt. Mike and the VA. FLY FISHING FESTIVAL Chairman, Len Poulin... presenting a young and lucky drawing winner with an EAST COAST FISHERMAN...Light tackle cooler bag that A.F.F.S. donated to the Festival...

Captain Mike Corblies awarding a new WILD WATER Fly Rod to a lucky Angler that won it at the 2007 VA. FLY FISHING FESTIVAL...

Kayak Fishing Pro....Coury Routh...An A.F.F.S. member presenting his kayak fishing seminar to a very interested audience at the Virginia Show...

Chip looks a bit to comfortable to call this work...ALLENTOWN, PA. SPORTSMEN'S EXPO...

Bill is "hard at work" explaining the benefits of a trip to his Lodge to another Show patron...

Bill and Chip discussing trout patterns at the Parsipany, N.J. Show....

The "Laings" visiting our booth and talking about flyrodding with Capt. Mike at the Cape May Show

Capt. Mike Corblies leads a C.C.A. casting class in the shadow of the Verazzano Bridge along the Hudson River in New York City

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